Nicole Alexandra

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Best Savory Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

Over the years, I have come up with the absolute best holiday Chex Mix recipe! It’s a super simple mix of the usual suspects but with a twist. The extra bold and zesty flavor doesn’t disappoint. Great to make for parties or give as holiday gifts, this savory Chex Mix recipe is a staple in my home during the holidays.

Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

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Growing up my dad would make a few holiday treats each year and Chex Mix was always one of them. Even to this day, he doesn’t miss a holiday season without making at least one batch of his famous holiday Chex Mix.

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It’s no secret that I love homemade Chex Mix. It’s been one of my very favorite holiday snacks since I was a kid. And there were always a few ingredients I liked more than others so as an adult, I created my own version of what I believe to be the very best holiday Chex Mix recipe.

Best Chex Mix Recipe

With the perfect ratio of ingredients and bold sauce, this is so addicting you won’t be able to stop eating it and you won’t want to! So if you’re looking for a killer snack this season, look no further. I make at least three batches of this each year, it’s that good.

Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

The best-tasting holiday Chex mix recipe! Combining bold and savory flavor, this is always a crowd favorite! And super simple to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 24 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large roasting pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Crispex cereal
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups Cheerios
  • 1.5 cups pretzels
  • 1.5 cups mixed nuts I use equal parts, cashews, peanuts, and almonds
  • 10 tbsp melted butter
  • 4 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tsp seasoning salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 250 °F
  • In ungreased large roasting pan, melt the butter in the oven while it's preheating.
  • In a large bowl, measure out and mix cereals, nuts, and pretzels. Set aside.
  • Once butter is melted, pull out the roasting pan and add the seasonings. Evenly mix with the melted butter.
  • Gradually stir in the cereal mixture until it's evenly coated.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container.
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The Best Tasting Green Smoothie For Kids (and Adults)

A green smoothie for kids that is both healthy and delicious. This kid friendly smoothie recipe is an excellent way to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies!

green smoothie for kids

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My son and I absolutely love smoothies! I especially like that they’re such an easy way to pack a ton of vitamins and nutrients into each one. He likes them because they taste so good! This green smoothie for kids is full of yummy flavors and nutrients to keep them healthy. 

It’s my all-time favorite green smoothie! I’ve been drinking it for years and it never gets old. When I was pregnant with Isaiah, I would make this every day. Then I started giving it to him when he was just a year old and he still loves it.

I’ve been getting back into smoothies lately– they’re such an easy way to pack a ton of nutrients and tasty flavors into one glass. Making one is something Isaiah and I enjoy doing together and the fact that they’re loaded with superfoods makes this a mom-win!

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It’s delicious and so good for you! We like to enjoy it as part of breakfast or as an afternoon snack, but really, it’s good any time of the day. If you want to change it up, try your smoothie in a bowl and top it with hemp seeds, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and sliced bananas. YUM!

Ingredients…

(Serves 2)

~1 cup of water

~1 banana

~1/2 cup frozen pineapple

~1/2 cup frozen mango

~2 cups spinach

~1/2 an avocado

~1 tbsp ground flaxseed

~ 1 tbsp hemp seeds

Directions…

  1. Toss all ingredients into the blender, and blend on high until smooth.
  2. If not thick enough for you, add a few ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
  3. If making a smoothie bowl, top with hemp seeds, chia seeds, sliced banana, and coconut flakes!
Simple Green Smoothie Recipe
Simple Green Smoothie Recipe

Best Tasting Green Smoothie For Kids

I absolutely love smoothies! I especially like that they're such an easy way to pack a ton of vitamins and minerals into each one. This kid friendly green smoothie is full of yummy flavors and nutrients to keep your kids healthy and feeling good.  It's great for the whole family too.  And the best part is how much your kids will love it!
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Frozen Banana
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Pineapple
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Mango
  • 2 cups Spinach I buy fresh spinach in the big plastic containers and put it directly in the freezer for smoothies
  • 1/2 Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seed
  • 3 tbsp Hemp Seeds

Instructions
 

  • 1. Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
    2. If it's not thick enough for you, add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
    3. Enjoy!

Notes

 
Once you make this enough times and trust me you will, you won’t need to measure anything.

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3 Insanely Good Holiday Appetizer Ideas

Are you ready to set the mood for your next holiday party (or any party for that matter)? These impressive yet easy holiday appetizer ideas are recipes you must add to your next party menu!

parmesan artichoke dip

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It’s the holidays which means party season is upon us! For me, the holidays mean sharing delicious food and making memories with those I love.

Whenever I’m hosting there are a few things that are important to me. Serving delicious food, mingling with my guests, and enjoying myself. Assembling food while the party is going on is definitely something I want to avoid when hosting. That’s why for me, having as many make-ahead recipes on the menu is a MUST!

By now most of us have our go-to recipes, especially for the holidays. But I love to add a couple new ones to my repertoire. And, when I’m invited to a party, I prefer to bring an appetizer and any one of these is sure to be a hit!

Today I thought I’d share my trio of go-to holiday appetizer ideas. They are great for last-minute parties and pair wonderfully together. All three are vegetarian and fairly healthy. I personally think all of them look lovely on a platter together too and hey, aesthetics matter when entertaining! I love sharing simple recipes so I hope these help make your gatherings easier and more delicious this holiday season.

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cheesy artichoke dip
cheesy artichoke dip

Warm Parmesan Artichoke Dip

This warm parmesan artichoke dip is the perfect Christmas appetizer on a cold winter day. With only four ingredients, this rich and creamy dip is always a hit at parties. Because it is a thicker dip, I have found it pairs best with Melba Toast Crackers because they are hardier crackers that can handle the thickness of the dip and they also don't compete with the flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 18

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil mayo
  • 2 large cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

Notes

warm artichoke dip
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Caprese Bites
caprese appetizer

Caprese Bites

Beautiful Caprese Bites are exactly what you need for your next party! We are taking classic Caprese salad ingredients and making them into quick, easy, make-ahead appetizers that your family and friends will love! Great for any occasion, these Caprese bites are perfect festive appetizers that will add a wonderful touch to your holiday table. These appetizers or hors d'oeuvres combine fresh cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil topped with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Yum!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 people

Equipment

  • 24 Appetizer Toothpick Skewers

Ingredients
  

  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 24 mini mozzarella balls
  • fresh basil
  • balsamic glaze this is a thicker version of balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Add a mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and then cherry tomato half on a toothpick skewer and repeat.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve cold.

Notes

 
This is a perfect appetizer to make ahead of time.  Just assemble and then pop in the fridge.  Add the balsamic glaze right before serving.
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Keyword Caprese bites, Italian appetizer, no cook appetizer
goat cheese puff pastry
Goat Cheese Puff Pastry

Goat Cheese Puff Pastry with Cranberry

Goat Cheese Puff Pastry with Cranberry is as gorgeous for a holiday get-together as they are for a date night or cocktail party. Once you see how incredibly easy they are to make, you'll quickly add them to your appetizer or hors d'oeuvres collection. The creaminess of the goat cheese pairs so wonderfully with the tang of the cranberries and sweetness of the puff pastry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 18 people

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 ounces tube crescent rolls
  • 8 ounces goat cheese
  • ⅓ cup homemade cranberry sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F
  • Unroll the crescent rolls and gently press the seams together. Then cut the dough into 18 rectangles.
  • Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Place each rectangle into a mini muffin tin cup. Don't worry if the dough does not go up all sides of the cup. 
  • Place a dollop of goat cheese into each of the dough-filled muffin cups.
  • Top each with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese and cranberry sauce are bubbly.
  • Allow to cool a few minutes, then carefully remove the puff pastries from the muffin tin.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
Keyword goat cheese puff pastry, cranberry appetizers, holiday appetizers

I hope you enjoy these recipes and that they inspire you to share delicious food this holiday season! Is there a special appetizer you only make this time of year? Let me know in the comments below if you have any holiday appetizer ideas I need to try!

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Delicious and Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe

This Delicious and Easy Cranberry Sauce recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and is one of the best holiday recipes! Using only three ingredients, it’s a great dish to make ahead of time and will be the perfect addition to your holiday table.

easy cranberry sauce recipe

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Look no further. This is the Cranberry Sauce you need to make this holiday season. I don’t know about you but the side dishes are what I look forward to most on Thanksgiving and cranberry sauce goes so well with a Thanksgiving spread.

This is the simplest recipe and it looks so festive on the table too. Personally, it’s one of my favorites to include for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner along with some of my go-to holiday appetizers, like this cranberry puff pastry with goat cheese.

I like my cranberry sauce pretty simple but a lot of people enjoy adding fresh orange to balance out the tart cranberry flavors. I’ve included ideas below for a few variations if you want to mix up your cranberry sauce by adding some spice and or fruit.

Not only does this pair really well with Turkey, but it also takes next-day sandwiches up a notch! When I was in college I would get this turkey-cranberry sandwich with fresh greens and cream cheese on a croissant. Wow, it was so good! I have since re-created it and this homemade cranberry sauce is everything on this sandwich!

easy cranberry sauce recipe

Delicious and Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 10

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (12-ounce package)
  • 1 cup sugar I use 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup water if using frozen, reduce the water to about 3/4 cup

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer.  Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. (Keep in mind that it will also thicken a bit more as it cools.)
  • If you're adding mix-ins, add them now.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to a bowl to chill in the refrigerator.

Notes

Mix-In Ideas:

There are quite a few ways you can customize your cranberry sauce. 
  • Add some holiday spice: add in a pinch of either ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or any other warm holiday spice that you like.  Start with a pinch and add more to your taste.
  • Add in fruit: add fruit like berries, chopped apples, plums, grapes, raisins, or currants.

How to Store:

To store cranberry sauce, transfer it to a sealed container and either:
  • Refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze it for up to 3 months.
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Ultimate Healthy Banana Bread Muffins | One Bowl Recipe

These are the absolute best-tasting and healthy banana bread muffins! Simple to make, minimal clean up and the whole family will love them!

healthy banana bread muffins

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I love a good homemade muffin. I’ve been trying out different banana muffin recipes since my son was about 6 months old and this one is a winner. This recipe is healthy but still buttery and warm. And while there’s nothing quite like banana bread, muffins are so much more convenient and taste just as good. They’re a great recipe to make with kids too!

These banana muffins are my go-to easy breakfast prep and they’re a great snack too. They’re also perfect for when you have guests staying over. Quick and easy, one bowl is all you need! They are soft, delicious, and satisfying. My favorite is to add chopped walnuts but they are just as delicious plain or even with chocolate chips.

You will need 3-4 ripe bananas depending on the size and a few basic baking ingredients. These muffins are convenient, portable, and perfect for little hands. It took me years to come up with a healthy but tasty banana muffin that I felt good about feeding my family often. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does.

banana muffins
healthy banana bread muffins

Nicole Alexandra
These are the best-tasting and healthy banana bread muffins! Simple to make, minimal clean up and the whole family will love them!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12

Equipment

  • muffin tins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas use 4 ripe bananas if they are small/med in size
  • 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour can sub all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt **Skip if using salted butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts *this ingredient is optional, can also sub chocolate chips, or omit altogether

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add in the egg and mix with your bananas.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to your bowl and mix by hand until combined.
  • If adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. Batter will be thick.
  • Pour banana muffin mixture into 10-12 sprayed regular size muffin tins. Bake at 425F for 5 min then lower the heat to 350F for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

For mini muffins

  • Pour the banana muffin mixture into 12-24 sprayed mini muffin tins. Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

How I make them:  I usually make 8-10 regular muffins + 12 mini muffins with my banana muffin batter.  My toddler eats the mini muffins and my husband and I eat the regular size muffins.
Why the initial high heat for reg muffins?  The 425F high heat for 5 min will help the muffins rise tall, while the lower 350F heat will bake the inside.
Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days or in an airtight container in the fridge to last all week!
For Freezing: Once totally cooled, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for a few hours before enjoying or reheat in the oven or microwave.
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